HYDE PARK FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS WITH HOLES, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON CHIP RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD CHIP TRAYS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON COOKIE AND SNACK SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACKS AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL BAIT MUST BE ENCLOSED IN PROPER CONTAINERS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM COOLER INTERIOR AND FRONT CHIP RACK. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES COOLERS, FAN GUARD COVERS, REMOVE DUST FROM DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS (I.E. CANNED GOODS/WATER STORAGE UNIT). DEFROST BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN(ICE CREAM).

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,UNDER SHELVING RACKS ON SALES FLOORS,BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS,IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER PALLETS,ALONG WALLS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. REPLACE MISSING COVING LOCATED ALONG WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR WEST STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN FLOORS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREAS,HALLWAYS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE,STORAGE AREAS,ON SALES FLOOR AND IN WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE MOP SINK. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN ALL DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.